As a member of the Canadian Media Guild, you now have the option of enrolling in group medical and dental benefits through the Writers Coalition. The program has been designed specifically with artists and media freelancers in mind. “We are … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild is seeking a part-time editor for thestoryboard.ca, a blog that creates an online space for media freelancers in Canada. The editor will be engaged to work an average of about 10 hours per week developing original … Read more »

A national media union and an agency that represents independent journalists have joined forces to advance the interests of freelancers who provide content to Canadian media organizations. The Canadian Media Guild and the Canadian Writers Group are working together to … Read more »

If you’re a freelancer who has created content for print media in Canada, you may be eligible to participate in a recent class action settlement. Known as Robertson v. Thomson, the case has been before Canadian courts for a number … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild’s Freelance Branch is inviting freelancers to a get-together on Thursday May 22, 2008 from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Kenora Room of the Sheraton Toronto Hotel on Queen Street West in Toronto. If you’re … Read more »

Graham Green, the executive editor of the Ottawa Citizen, was quick to reply to the CMG’s concerns over the standard contract form being sent to freelancers. Click here to read his reply. Unfortunately, while his response seems to leave a … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild has sent an open letter to the executive editor of the Ottawa Citizen, which is the latest Canwest paper to implement a new blanket contract for freelance writers. In it, CMG president Lise Lareau and Freelance … Read more »

At of the close of the extended nomination period, no candidates had been nominated to the position of President of the CMG’s Freelance Branch. Consequently, there will be no by-election and the remaining members of the branch executive will share … Read more »

At the close of business Monday, November 6, no candidate had been nominated for the position of President of the CMG Freelance Branch. As per the CMG bylaws, the nomination period is hereby extended by one week to 5 pm … Read more »

As a result of the departure of Don Genova, a position has come available on the Canadian Media Guild’s Freelance Branch executive council. Nominations are now being accepted for the position of Freelance Branch President. The successful candidate will serve … Read more »